Compare/Massey-Harris 22 vs Massey-Harris 81

Massey-Harris 22 vs Massey-Harris 81

Verdict: Massey-Harris 22 vs Massey-Harris 81

The Massey-Harris 22 and the Massey-Harris 81 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey-Harris 22 leads on rated power with 27 hp against 26 hp. Massey-Harris 81 is the lighter machine (1,313 kg vs 1,328 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey-Harris 22 is the newer design (1948 vs 1941). In short: choose the Massey-Harris 22 for outright pulling power, or the Massey-Harris 81 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Massey-Harris

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey-Harris

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

27 hp

26 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey-HarrisReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Original price

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$1,121 (1946)Reference

Steering

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manualReference

Variants

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distillateReference

22 RC

row-cropReference

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22 STD

standard treadReference

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81R

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row-crop gasolineReference

81S

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standard gasolineReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

13.4 kWReference

11.9 kWReference

Plows

2Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

17.1 kWReference

15.5 kWReference

Belt (tested)

23.2 kWReference

20.2 kWReference

Displacement

2.3 LReference

2.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

81 x 111 mmReference

76 x 111 mmReference

Rated RPM

1500Reference

Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

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Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

Belt power (max)

23.2 kWReference

20.2 kWReference

Max power

17.1 kWReference

15.5 kWReference

Fuel tank

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45.4 LReference

Fuel system

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Marvel-Schebler TSX-28 carburetorReference

Starter volts

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6Reference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

20.1 kWReference

19.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

6.6 LReference

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Capacity

6.6 LReference

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Pump flow

28.4 lpmReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Engine RPM

551@1500Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

49.2 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

209 cmReference

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Weight

1328 kgReference

1313 kgReference

Front tire

4x15Reference

4.00x15Reference

Rear tire

9x32Reference

9.00x32Reference

Ag front

4x15Reference

4.00x15Reference

Ag rear

9x32Reference

9.00x32Reference

Operating weight

1328 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

2051 kgReference

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Front tread

16/31 cmReference

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Rear tread

121 to 223 cmReference

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Length

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302 cmReference

Height

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147 cmReference

22 Serial Numbers

1948

1001Reference

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1949

2096Reference

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1950

4580Reference

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1951

7624Reference

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1952

10145Reference

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1953

20046Reference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

10.6 l/hourReference

9.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

1271 kgReference

1314 kgReference

81 Serial Number Location

81 Serial Numbers

1941

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400001Reference

1942

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403168Reference

1943

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------Reference

1944

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403354Reference

1945

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403364Reference

1946

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404664Reference

Final

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406601Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.